FELT FRIENDS
Snip and stitch a pair of perky cushions with easy-use templates and fuss-free fabrics!
Snip and stitch a pair of perky cushions with easy-use templates and fuss-free fabrics!
YOU WILL NEED Makes one (1) cushion
■ White fabric: ½yd
■ Black felt: 20in x 14in
■ Scrap of ribbon for side tab
(optional)
■ One (1) copy of either
Face 1 or Face 2 template
FINISHED SIZE ■ 14in square
any pieces that overhang the edge of the panel, leaving approx ¼in above the edge of your fabric (Fig D).
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Sew the pieces in place by machine, removing the pins as you work. Increase your stitch length to between 3.0 and 4.0.
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For the long, thin pieces, start at the upper edge and stitch down one side. Pivot with the needle down to sew across the bottom, and pivot again to sew back up to the top (Fig E).
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For the eyes and mouth, carefully stitch in place, then pull the thread tails to the back of the work and knot to secure.
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Once all pieces are stitched in place, press on the wrong side to set the stitches. Trim any overhanging felt pieces level with the edge of the white background square to complete the cushion front.
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To add a ribbon tab, fold your ribbon in half and place at the side of the cushion front, aligning raw edges. Baste in place. Place the cushion front RST with the remaining 14½in square.
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Pin, then sew around the outer edge, leaving an approx 10in gap in the centre of the bottom edge for turning and stuffing. Backstitch at the beginning and end of your stitching.
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Turn the cushion right side out and press. Put a cushion insert inside or fill with toy stuffing. Sew the turning gap closed using a ladder stitch to finish.
FELT FRIENDS
Face One templates ENLARGE 200%
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Face Two templates ENLARGE 200%